Gemstone Colors

Gemstones are purported to carry healing energies partly due to the color that emanates from them. Color can be used to create psychological moods and effects and to strengthen one’s intentions. Color is subjective from culture to culture.

When choosing a piece of jewelry for yourself or for a gift, here are some principles of color to keep in mind:

Red is a stimulating color that induces vitality, action, initiation, excitement and individuality. It is associated with the 1st chakra located at the base of the spine, and in color therapy benefits the muscular system, tendons and fascia.

Red semi-precious gemstones: red jasper, garnet, red coral

Wear RED when you need stimulation, grounding, stability and to take action.

Orange is a sensual, vibrant color which has aspects of strength, procreation and sexuality. In color therapy it benefits the immune, lymphatic and endocrine systems. It is associated with the 2nd chakra located in the sexual and reproductive area, adrenals and abdomen.

Wear ORANGE when you need to have more passion and pleasure in your life or to balance sexual energy.

Yellow is a color having to do with personal power, will, ego, impulses, energy, transformation and laughter. It is the color of sunshine and hope. In color therapy it benefits the organs of elimination and metabolic disorders.

Yellow is associated with the 3rd chakra located in the solar plexus and stomach.